Tenho uma nêgaChamada Tereza

Lyric Meaning

Translation: I have a lovely girl named Tereza.

This could either be a reference to a girl, Mother Teresa or Dona Teresa Cristina [see song “Cadê Tereza” for more info] or it could be referring to the historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa. If Jorge Ben did intend the latter, then his theme of Brazilian national symbols throughout the song could also be seen here.